Traveling Field Engineer — Construction

Kiewit; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier health plans

Dental & vision plans

Wellness program

Life insurance

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Construction Field Engineer for projects in the Greater Washington DC area and Homer City, PA. You will help plan, organize, and execute field and office engineering tasks with a focus on safety, quality, and schedule.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field and at least 2 years of experience in vertical construction, plus travel as needed. Competitive compensation and full benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of construction field experience.
• Knowledge of scheduling CPM, unit man-hour performance, material control, estimating and subcontracts.
• Experience with leadership and management of people and effective communication.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specs for field crews.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and measurements.
• Prepare work plans and packages.
• Support field surveying and as-built data.
• Compile daily labor timesheets.
• Prepare Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
• Participate in safety reviews and toolbox talks.
• Order and schedule material deliveries.
• Plan and coordinate on-site work groups.
• Supervise field operations.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and drafting.
• Support data for submittals, purchase orders.
• Review cost reports with site management.
• Review plans and specifications for risk areas and bid preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning and organization

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field

Tools

CPM Scheduling

Job description

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Location:

Washington, DC, US Forsyth, GA, US Macon, GA, US Point Pleasant, WV, US Homer City, PA, US

Requisition ID:180573

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Building Group

Department:Field Operations

Market:Building

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As an Construction Field Engineer, you will play a significant part in the success of planning, organizing and implementing project engineering & project controls tasks. Excellent communication, attention to detail and an ability to work well in a team environment are considered critical to this position. We are looking for individuals with motivation and eagerness to expand their skillset in infrastructure construction.

District Overview

Kiewit Building Groupspecializes in constructing office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, science and technology facilities, manufacturing, retail and special-use facilities and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Its capabilities include general construction, construction management, design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development. Kiewit also provides fast, accurate preconstruction project management services. During the past 10 years, Kiewit has performed construction services for more than 1,100 vertical construction projects, totaling $7.5 billion in revenue.

Location

This position will be based on project sites in the Greater Washington DC area and Homer City, PA. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

Field Engineering:
• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
• Supervise field operations

Office Engineering:
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
• Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering or equivalent experience and education, required.
• At least 2years of experience in the construction field, preferably in the vertical construction markets.
• Must have working knowledge and be able to direct the operations of at least these management systems: scheduling - CPM, unit man-hour performance, material control, estimating and subcontracts.
• Experience with leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning and organization
• Willingness to travel and relocate on an as-needed basis.

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Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation:$90,000/yr -$105,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.